Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

constringe

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: con-stringe
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To constrict; to tighten.

Example Sentences

"The emulgent draw this superfluous moisture from the blood; the two ureters convey it to the bladder, which, by reason of his site in the lower belly, is apt to receive it, having two parts, neck and bottom: the bottom holds the water, the neck is constringed with a muscle, which, as a porter, keeps the water running out against our will."

Etymology

From Latin cōnstringere. See constrain.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: constringo

Inflected Forms

constringes (present, singular) constringing (participle, present) constringed (participle, past) constringed (past)

Synonyms

constrict narrow

Rhymes With

fringe binge cringe hinge syringe infringe tinge twinge singe ging impinge whinge

Questions

What does constringe mean?: To constrict; to tighten.
Where does constringe come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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